Original cloth pilot badge from family

[ChrisH]

hello all,

today I bought from the son of a fighter pilot, among the rest, this embroidered badge, it is in a good as new uncarried state, I have paid for it 500 euros, is the price o.k. ?????

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[Mark Cheffins]

LW Pilot Cloth

That's a great looking one!!!!!!!!! The seller seems too understand the value of this piece!! A good deal all around!

Best
Mark

[ChrisH]

he wanted 500 for the early tombak Juncker and 500 for this cloth,I have got it directly from the grandma and son, I have also paid without acting, so 1000 for cloth and tombak
but is 500 Euro for cloth o.k. ???

best wiches
Chris

[Mark Cheffins]

LW Cloth badge

Chris

Yes, I think 500 Euro is a fair and current price for this great piece, So many maker's doing cloth. One must look at the technique of the finished piece. The bullion for officer's not Cloth for EM , They just can't fake that construction. Would love to see a close up scan!

Best
Mark

[Mark Cheffins]

Cloth pilots Badges

Chris
I just have to say one more time. I this badge. Love the construction. The left side is just great!

Best
Mark

[ChrisH]

Mark,

another 2 pics for you


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[Tiger 1]

Chris,

A good thing to consider is gettiing a signed letter or affidavit from the family stating who these badges originally belonged to. This will preserve the history of these super pieces for future generations. Don't miss that great oportunity to do so as not all original badges will ever have that kind of solid provenance.

You did very well.

Tony

[Tim Hart]

Euro 500 for that badge is an absolute bargain Super piece and super price, you can't do better than that. If you were also lucky enough to purchase an early tombak Juncker PB for the same price can you do my lottery numbers this weekend please.

Regards,

[ChrisH]

thank you for all answers .........

best wiches
Christian

[Tim Hart]

Here's my version of this badge unissued.

[Tim Hart]

and reverse

[Gary B]

Dear Christian,

An absolutely stunning piece. Please post pictures of the tombak badge also when you get time.

As an aside, I have seen and know of some bullion qualification badges selling for as much as $1000 USD, so yes, 500 Euro was a good deal.

Gary B